Fritz the Cat transition scene with Bo Diddley, in Stereo

too much too old

 There's nothing good about getting old, but it's better than the alternative.

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another day and more insane crap from the covid enquiry

Some of these people should be in jail.  Deliberately pushing through policies when they know they might cause extra deaths. All they care about is money and power. The thing is, none of this news is unexpected.

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busted for growing pot - no problem!

I've never seen someone so happy while being arrested. Methinks he might have been getting high on his own supply - a schoolboy error.

From back in the 1970's.

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San Diego's 18 minutes of fireworks in 25 seconds mistake.

I never get tired of seeing this.  A computer error caused all of the fireworks to go off at the same time in San Diego so it was all over after 25 seconds. It looks spectacular though, and l'd rather have seen this than a normal show, which are two a penny.

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status quo cement their rock status in 1973

I've always banged on about Status Quo being a great rock band and a brilliant night out back in the day, and after the success of the 'Paper Plane' single and 'Piledriver' lp, they absolutely nailed it in 1973 (a mere 50 years ago) with the 'Hello!' lp and 'Caroline' single. What a time to be alive (About the only benefit of being old).

Here's some bits and pieces from that time.

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chris packham possibly responsible for cutting down the sycamore gap tree

The Christmas edition of Viz is out and they've named Chris Packham as the person probably responsible for cutting down the iconic Sycamore Gap tree at Hadrian's Wall, with some really well argued reasons why he could be guilty.  It's a brilliant spoof, and the best thing is, Chris Packham obviously thinks so as well. Well played everyone!

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Grand Theft - Scream (It's Eating Me Alive) - From the Brown Acid Compilation

North Mississippi Allstars : Boogie

I'm a Celebrity with Nigel Farage

Don't watch it - he's a racist twat, and and the fact he's getting paid so much to be there and garner more publicity on prime time TV annoys me sooooooo much.

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generational wealth - right on brother!

Someone who thinks like me, and there's plenty this applies to, not just the royals.

 

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Shane MacGowan is unwell

In news that will surprise no-one, it has been announced Shane MacGowan has been pretty unwell recently, and this photograph was released by his wife a few days ago. Rather sadly it reminds me of the final pictures of George Best before he succumbed to his alcoholism, and it is another reminder that despite the many delights of alcohol (and they are plentiful) , there are prices to be paid in the long run, so let's be careful out there.

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more benefit cuts on the way while inheritance tax is cut

More welfare / benefit cuts are on the way from the current right wing party of the hateful, while they also cut taxes on inheritance, benefitting the rich, as the majority of people who inherit homes are in their 50's or over, and already have homes of their own. Once again, looking after the rich (themselves and their friends) while demonising and punishing the less fortunate. As a side note, never forget unclaimed benefits far outstrips benefit fraud and errors, and removing medication will result in further illness and deaths. I shouldn't be surprised the nastiness, but how people can still vote for them highlights what little empathy and compassion people sometimes have.

Never vote Tory

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lewis gets fired cartoon

 Surreal and funny.  Just to my liking.

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Adriano Celentano – Prisencolinensinainciusol

The Italian nonsensical Americanised song that never looses it's appeal.

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solving the pot hole problem

We will take the extraordinary step of announcing emergency legislation. This will enable parliament to confirm these pot holes filled and repaired, and therefore safe, and I will not allow a European court to block my imaginary repairs. 

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the most fantastic photograph of a cat l have ever seen

 Please let this be real, as it's magnificent. However, l have my doubts.

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the day l fought spider-man

 Obviously l know l have fought Spider-Man, but l didn't realise it had been captured in print.

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raoul peck - exterminate all the brutes

Once l'd grown accustomed to Raoul Pecks narration style (similar to Werner Herzog), l really enjoyed 'Exterminate all the Brutes' his four part documentary and history of colonisation, racism, imperialism, warfare and eugenics.  Maybe enjoy is the wrong term to use, as it's also pretty harrowing and depressing, despite the fact that l knew most of the information beforehand, and agreed with what Peck was saying. It's also a timely reminder that a lot of the atrocities are being re-enacted in the present, and as he states in the documentary, people know, but choose to ignore it or justify it.  Well worth four hours of your time.

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Thank You. Conservative Party Message by Larry & Paul

Very very good, but sadly also true.

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Julius Caesar (1953) - Mark Antony's Forum speech (starring Marlon Brando)

I think these Marlon Brando and William Shakespeare chaps might have quite a future.  This is magnificent.

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Bondi Cigars - Don't Bite the Hand That Feeds You

the taschen amazing spider-man books (plus more)

A few days ago I was alerted to the fact that these Superhero books by Taschen exist. Now l'm cursing, as they look 'amazing' and there are quite a few of them that l wouldn't mind, despite the prices being so steep. I'm especially looking at the Amazing Spider-Man and Silver Surfer ones, but the Fantastic Four ones look tempting as well.

Once again, l need more money and a bigger house. Fingers crossed for the lottery tonight!

More details here  -  where the photographs are a lot sharper.

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